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Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Breaks His YouTube Record with Most-Watched Monologue Ever Jimmy Kimmel has set a new personal milestone with his return to late-night television. His comeback monologue has become the most-watched video ever on his show’s official YouTube channel, breaking previous records within just days of its release. According to data shared by ABC, the opening monologue from Kimmel’s return episode quickly went viral, attracting millions of views across platforms. On YouTube, it surpassed his past top-performing clips, which have included viral celebrity interviews and comedic sketches. The surge in viewership highlights the anticipation surrounding Kimmel’s return. The host had been absent from Jimmy Kimmel Live! for several weeks, fueling speculation and heightening interest in his first show back. Fans and industry watchers alike tuned in to see how he would address his hiatus and current events, with many praising the monologue for its mix of sharp humor and topica...

  Millie Bobby Brown in Talks to Star as Gymnast Kerri Strug in Gia Coppola’s ‘Perfect’ for Netflix Millie Bobby Brown may soon be stepping into one of the most iconic roles of her career. According to industry reports, the Stranger Things star is in talks to play American gymnast Kerri Strug in Netflix’s upcoming biopic Perfect , directed by Gia Coppola. The film will dramatize Strug’s unforgettable performance at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Despite suffering a serious ankle injury during the women’s team final, Strug delivered a near-perfect vault that secured the U.S. women’s gymnastics team their first-ever Olympic gold medal. The moment became a defining chapter in Olympic history and turned Strug into an instant national hero. Perfect has been in development for several years, with Coppola attached to direct since its early stages. The project was originally linked to other studios before finding its home at Netflix. Coppola, best known for films like Palo Alto and Mai...

  Jessica Chastain Says She Does Not Agree With Apple’s Decision to Postpone ‘The Savant’ “We’re not aligned on the decision to pause the release,” Chastain wrote on Instagram, adding that she hopes it receives a release date soon. Apple TV+ has indefinitely postponed the release of Jessica Chastain’s new limited series The Savant , a decision the Oscar-winning actress says she does not support. The thriller series was originally scheduled to premiere on September 26. Apple announced the delay citing “general reasons” but did not provide further explanation. Responding on social media , Chastain said: “I respect Apple, but I do not agree with this decision. The message of The Savant is more urgent than ever. I never shy away from difficult subjects.” In The Savant , Chastain plays an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to prevent acts of violence. The show is based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan investigative article. The postponement has sparked debate. Anal...

  Pregnant Jana Duggar Shares Look at Rare Reunion With 40 Family Members Pregnant Jana Duggar shared a throwback video of her and husband Stephen Wissman as newlyweds on a Florida vacation with 40 of her family members. Jana Duggar   is counting precious moments with her family as she prepares to start her own. The  35-year-old—who is pregnant  with her and husband  Stephen Wissman 's first baby—recently gave a glimpse of the 2024 Florida vacation, which included more than 40 members of the Duggar family. Indeed, several of her 18 siblings—including her  twin  John-David Duggar —as well as their spouses and her nieces and nephews could be seen in her Sept. 19 YouTube  video  playing games, singing hymns together as well as spending time in the pool and on the beach. She also shared a sweet moment with nephew  Truett , 3, as he was given a piggyback ride by his mom, Jana’s sister-in-law  Katey Duggar . What is it, Truett?"...

  Sister Wives ’ Meri Brown Reveals What She’s Looking for in a Future Husband S ister Wives ’ Meri Brown got candid in the upcoming Sept. 28 episode of what she’s looking for in a partner as she begins speed dating.   Picking a husband is no laughing matter. But for  Sister Wives  star  Meri Brown , she does have one comical requirement for anyone looking to win her heart.  “Listen, if somebody doesn't like me and all my snort laughter, then they just aren't going to get me,” she acknowledged during a confessional in the upcoming Sept. 28 episode of the TLC series. “Then they're just not my person. Indeed, Meri—who was married to  Kody Brown   for more than 20 years before their legal divorce in 2014 and subsequent breakup in 2023—says her future husband has to be down with the snort that often emerges when she laughs. Or, as she put it to her friend  Jen Sullivan , “I need a man who knows and loves this b--ch.” As for how her ex felt abou...

Dancing With the Stars’ Ends One-Hit Wonders Night With a Four-Way Tie for Top of the Leaderboard: See All the Scores, Who Went Home Last week's season 34 premiere delivered the strongest debut episode for the franchise in five years, reflecting the newfound virality of the competitive dance show. Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is in full swing, and with that came the competition’s first double elimination.  Corey Feldman and Baron Davis were simultaneously eliminated from the show on Tuesday night. The results of the night were determined by a combination of judges scores and viewer votes. Tuesday night saw the celebrities and their pro dance partners hit the ballroom floor to dance along to one-hit wonders, including tracks like “Baby Got Back” and “It’s Raining Men.” This season’s cast includes a well-rounded slate of competitors, including Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, author-influencer Hilaria Baldwin, Olympian Jordan Chiles, retire...

LA Foodie Phil Rosenthal Gives His Best Food Recommendations, Top Beverages and More Foodie Phil Rosenthal had a nice meal with THR and gives us his best food recs in Los Angeles! Los Angeles, CA — Phil Rosenthal, the genial host of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil , recently sat down to enjoy a lavish meal with The Hollywood Reporter (THR), during which he offered up some of his top restaurant recommendations in Los Angeles. The conversation also underscored his deep ties to the city’s diverse food scene and his ambition to bring his own diner to life in the near future. A Meal with THR and Local Favorites During his dinner with THR, Rosenthal highlighted how Los Angeles is not just a backdrop for his travels, but a home base with unforgettable flavors. Though the full menu of that particular dinner was not disclosed publicly, Rosenthal’s conversation reaffirmed locales he already extols in interviews and guide features. Among them: Republique in Hancock Park — Rosenthal praised...

  Disney Reveals Streaming Price Hike Amid Kimmel Outrage Cycle The company said it will increase the monthly price of its Disney+ plan, among others, days after outrage over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Disney  has unveiled its next round of price increases on its streaming services.  The company will increase the monthly price of its Disney+ plan with ads by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the no-ads Disney+ Premium plan will increase by $3 to $18.99 per month, starting Oct. 21. While Disney has cycles of price increases, these changes come at somewhat of an odd time for the company, as several subscribers and prominent members of the entertainment community  have been pledging  to cancel their subscriptions to the services in the past week after Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show. Disney  did reverse course  Monday and say Kimmel would return to his show this week.  Bundle prices are also going up, as the Disney+ and  Hulu ...